As many know lpi is now selling the 1:25k topo maps of NSW in downloadable Geo.PDF format (https://shop.lpi.nsw.gov.au at $5.40 each) which are viewable in Adobe Reader. I thought a topic on getting the best use out of them would be timely. Your findings would be a great addition in making this a useful resource. I have only been playing with them for a short while but have discovered a few things.
- The display in Adobe Reader on a PC is good and individual layers can be turned on and off by opening the Layers side panel (on the left of the screen)
- There is a useful add-in for Adobe from TerraGo that shows the coordinates as you move the cursor around the screen (http://www.terragotech.com/products/field-data-collection/terrago-toolbar)
Reading the map on my Android tablet using Adobe Reader was clunky and not nearly as good as the Avenza PDF Maps app.
Avenza PDF Maps is downloadable for Android and Apple from the normal locations. For Android at least it is free. Avenza seems to make its money selling maps. I am just starting to use it. My findings so far:
- It is rather slow to import a map but once imported they load quickly. Maps only need to be imported once.
- It shows your position from the device's gps on the map.
- To see the coordinates of a point on the map you position the point under the central bulls eye. Lots of options for display format - just tap the info bar at the top.
- Locations can be pinned and annotated using the same technique.